Had many near death experiences in my last Career ,two memorable events;
1st battleship kill,was DC'd,had scopes knocked out,no guns,1 tube left working. Sank BB on the surface and crash dived as soon as eel hit.
Struck 2 mines on the way out past Helgoland,first was on the way out lost 2 crew,second was hit on the way to port. Lost 7 crew that time.
Lost U35 the next time out